Reviews

L'Aventure Cabernet Sauvignon Estate

It's been almost a year since l had this at the winery. It has certainly improved, especially with some air. PnP was just a little tight, with higher-toned red berry, currant, and spice notes. Two…

Hunnicutt Cabernet Sauvignon Brinkman Block

This is the rebranded GIII label, whose name change to the now Brinkman Block came about due to Andy Beckstoffer's proprietary hike in fees which necessitated the removal of the GIII reference on the…

Hunnicutt Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Round, plush, and a little cloying on the back end, this wine delivered with a medium-bodied frame and some layered flavors. Plum, black raspberry, wet earth, and some chocolate; a little lift kept…

Alpha Omega Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard

Barrel sample.

Alpha Omega Cabernet Sauvignon Stagecoach Vineyard

Barrel sample.

Alpha Omega Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard

Barrel sample.

Alpha Omega Cabernet Sauvignon Sunshine Valley

Barrel sample.

Quivet Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard

PnP with extremely tight and restrained notes of high-toned berry and alcohol flavors. I had that "Oh G-Dammit" moment where I felt as if I had opened this bottle WAAAAY too early (which I had).

Carter Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon The Grand Daddy Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard

This was a great showing in my opinion. PnP was just slightly reserved, but it didn't take long for those plush and forward BTK purple, red, and blue berry fruit flavors to push through. Signature…

Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard

Same as last month. No decant. Didn't need it. A bit of a chalky grip for the first 20-30 minutes, then it was smooth sailing from there. Thick, rich, and round on the finish. Drink now and over the…

Pott Wine Cabernet Sauvignon Le Nouveau Western Star Vineyard

Beautiful brambly notes of black raspberry, blackberry, wild blueberry, black cherry, and purple berry fruit notes. A welcome Rutherford dust component cut through the back end, framing the fruit…

Del Dotto Cabernet Sauvignon Connoisseurs' Series MGX Style Nevers & Allier Alain Fouquet

Red currant, heavy cedar, earth, and some clove. A nice sprinkling of dust added interest and elevated this wine somewhat. 91-92 points.

Del Dotto Cabernet Sauvignon The Beast

Barrel sample tasted in the cave.

Villa Del Lago Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill

Barrel sample tasted in the cave.

Del Dotto Cabernet Sauvignon Family Reserve Jupille Expression Treuil Block 1

Barrel sample tasted in the cave.

Del Dotto Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Estate Family Reserve

Barrel sample tasted in the cave.

Del Dotto Cabernet Sauvignon 887 Family Reserve American Oak U-Stave NO/FR

Barrel sample tasted in the cave.

Del Dotto Cabernet Sauvignon Connoiseur's Series Centre French Oak Sylvain Vineyard 887 Family Reserve St. Helena

Barrel sample tasted in the cave.

Del Dotto Cabernet Sauvignon Lot M Orion French Oak

Barrel sample tasted in the cave.

Del Dotto Cabernet Sauvignon Lot ST Lumiere Saury French Oak

Tasted at the main bar.

Del Dotto Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyard 887 St. Helena

Tasted at the main bar.

Del Dotto Cabernet Sauvignon BDB French Oak Connoisseurs Series SO/NO

Dusty cedar, red and black currant, and plum. This started to become fruity fairly rapidly. The intensity was good, but the plushness of this wine was a little distracting. Tasted more like an…

Del Dotto Cabernet Sauvignon BDB French Oak Connoisseurs Series SO/NO

Served from a 12L Balthazar bottle. This was the best of the three wines when compared to its 2013 and 2014 siblings.

Del Dotto Cabernet Sauvignon BDB French Oak Connoisseurs Series SO/NO

Red/black currant, mulch, and cedar. The least interesting of its 2012 and 2014 siblings. This one lacked the dusty finish that would have held a little more interest for me had it shown a little…

Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Three Twins Vineyard

PnP with notes of blackberry, black currant, red and black licorice, and some minerality/asphalt. A decent amount of alcohol initially on the back end, creating a wave over the core fruit. Needed…